Why the Magh Mela holds great significance for Hindus? Here’s all you need to know

Magh Mela 2026 is one of the most sacred Hindu gatherings held at Prayagraj during the month of Magh. Devotees take holy dips at the Triveni Sangam, believing it washes away sins and leads to spiritual liberation.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 9 January 2026, 9:55 AM IST

Spiritual Importance of Bathing at Triveni Sangam

Prayagraj: In Hinduism, Prayagraj is called the king of pilgrimages. Devotees come here year-round to bathe and donate, but its significance increases manifold during the month of Magh. It is believed that bathing at the sacred Triveni Sangam of the Makarvahini Ganga, the Kurmavahini Yamuna, and the Hansvahini Saraswati during the month of Magh washes away all one's sins.

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Goswami Tulsidas also described the glory of the month of Magh in his couplets. According to him, during the month of Magh, not only humans but also gods, eunuchs, and sages bathe at the confluence to attain virtue and salvation. During this period, Prayagraj is transformed into a divine realm.

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Wishing for salvation by bathing

According to Hindu belief, taking three dips at the confluence with devotion and faith removes all one's sins and sufferings. Bathing on the Makar Sankranti festival, which falls during the Magh Mela, is considered especially liberating. It is said that a person bathing on this day is freed from the cycle of rebirth.

Magh Month is also mentioned in Mahabharata

The Anushasan Parva of the religious text, the Mahabharata, elaborately describes the significance of the month of Magh. It states that during the month of Magh, 31 million pilgrims converge in Prayagraj. It is believed that deities, along with saints and sages, also arrive at the confluence.

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Donations hold special significance

During the Magh Mela, in Prayagraj, bathing is also of special significance. Religious scriptures state that donating cows, land, sesame seeds, gold, ghee, clothes, food, jaggery, silver, and salt during this period is highly virtuous. It is said that such donations remove all the hardships in a person's life.

Rejuvenation through Kalpavas

The tradition of performing Kalpavas on the banks of the Sangam during the month of Magh is also considered very important. A person who spends the entire month of Magha with discipline, discipline, and spiritual practice is spiritually rejuvenated. It is believed that bathing in Magha and practicing austerity remove negative energies and ultimately lead to salvation.